Frequently Asked Questions

How precise is this data?

Hash rate estimates are based on the rate at which blocks are solved,
so the precision is relatively low.
Errors of a few GH/s should be regarded as normal.
(Standard deviation for the total hash rate estimate above: 52 GH/s.)

Isn't there a more precise way to tell the speed of known pools?

We could use the data provided by the pools themselves,
but there would be no way to verify its correctness.
Moreover, not all pools provide this kind of data.

Why does the time frame vary?

In order to make the precision constant,
we base our statistics on a fixed number of blocks.
The amount of time it takes to find these blocks
is not fixed, but can vary significantly
depending on the total network hash rate.